Would this make me a bad person!?

Gustov

Gustov

Gustov

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So I've been saving up for a car and currently have £2,800. My Grandad of 95 has just rung me up saying

''I have no need for money and have way more than I could ever use, here, have £2,500 towards that car you want to get''

He's old and doesn't quite understand thanks but no thanks, he just thinks you're being very rude. Obviously I wouldn't mind a helping hand with some money but that seems a bit excessive to accept?

Jah order Nein?
 
Tbh I'd take it. Buy the car and make sure he gets to see it and have a ride somewhere he enjoys in it.
 
Put yourself in his position and think about it.

If you were in a position to help your grandson, you had the money for it and you didn't see a need for the money, would you not want to do it?

By refusing you're depriving him of the chance to do what he wants to with his money.

I cannot comment of course on his own financial position. However I do deal with elderly people and money and I know that's what they want to do, they want to use the money they have kept for a rainy day that they now know they'll never use, and they want to decide where it goes.
 
He's completely fine mentally. Has over 20k in the bank and no financial worries.

My dad gets a bit upset when his dad comes round and gives us lots of money (never more than £100) so I'll run it past him first.

Morgoth said:
Es ist "oder"!
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Je suis désolé!
 
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You will make him very happy if he can see you spend it and enjoy it. At 95 he hasnt long left, he'd probably rather see you spend it than have you get it when its too late.
 
[TW]Fox;18159545 said:
You will make him very happy if he can see you spend it and enjoy it. At 95 he hasnt long left, he'd probably rather see you spend it than have you get it when its too late.
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Still couldn't afford the mini cooper S though fox eh! :p
 
He wouldnt offer is he didnt care so take it and dont feel bad about it. My nan used to give me bunches of cash i didnt need and would get real pee'd off if i didnt take it, she knew i didnt need it but still wanted to make sure i was ok.
 
Feels slightly harsh on my brothers though. They are also his Grandchildren and here I am getting £2,500. It takes my brother over 2 months to earn that money.

Macky said:
OT but who is the girl in your sig OP? :o
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What? Oh...that's Cheryl Cole of course ;)
 
[TW]Fox;18159545 said:
You will make him very happy if he can see you spend it and enjoy it. At 95 he hasnt long left, he'd probably rather see you spend it than have you get it when its too late.
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this, buy it and go for a long drive together, I did similar with my grandad and a boat he gave me was one of the nicest times we spent together and he died a few weeks later so I'm so glad I did it :)
 
My grandad is not the kind of guy who would want to come on a drive with me :p

However, I would have course make the offer.
 
Bottom line is, he wants to give you it. As long as he is mentally sound, and you're not going to make him starve, take him.

Be thankful, make sure he knows you appreciate it. He wants to see people he loves and cares about happy...
 
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